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Our e-Book Catalog and Popular Reimaging Novels by Cole McNaughton
Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 05:01 AM
‘Tis the season of cold weather up here in Temiskaming Shores and what better thing to do than to snuggle up under a blanket and read to keep away that cabin fever. To make it even easier, our library has access to many titles through our e-resource, Overdrive and it's Libby app to read ebooks or listen to audiobooks without the need venture out to us in person. All you need is a device compatible with Libby and your library card.
Already have Libby or just downloaded it onto your device but...
Keep Your Kid Curious: The Wonders of Science and Nature by Sharren Reil
Posted on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 05:57 AM
Last Tuesday evening I was walking my dog downtown New Liskeard over behind TDSS when I encountered something so remarkable that I still can’t stop thinking about it!
As I left the house, I could see that there were many ice crystals in the air, and my deck was super sparkly. The flash of ice and snow crystals is a big part of the joy I find with winter, but this was way more noticeable than usual. As I walked past the street lights, I noticed that they had ice auras around them from the...
The Most Borrowed Books at TSPL in 2021
Posted on Monday, January 03, 2022 02:59 PM
1. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
2. All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny
3. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
4. A Gambling Man by David Baldacci
5. The Drowning Kind by Jennifer Mcmahon
6. Win by Harlan Coben
7. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
8. The Rehearsals by Annette Christie
9. Not Dark Yet by Peter Robinson
10. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
11. The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth
12. Daylight by David Baldacci
13. The Daughters of Foxcote Manor by Eve Chase
14. Dark Sky by C.J. Box
15. Choose...
Library Funding and the Non-resident Fee by Rebecca Hunt
Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 04:47 PM
A question occasionally asked of library staff members is, “How is the library funded?” In Ontario, libraries are funded primarily through municipal tax dollars. In Temiskaming Shores, this accounts for about 85% of library revenues. Although libraries are primarily funded by municipalities and their boards are appointed by municipal councils, libraries are governed by the Public Libraries Act of Ontario. The act restricts the ability of public libraries to levy fees for services for residents...
September is Library Card Sign Up Month by Rebecca Hunt
Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 05:42 AM
September signals back-to-school and the beginning of more indoor activities—what better month to sign up for a library card to take advantage of all that your local library offers? Libraries open up worlds of possibilities to connect, learn and transform, and it is easy to sign up for a membership!
At Temiskaming Shores Public Library a library card gives access to numerous services, including printed books, magazines and newspapers; online access to e-books, audiobooks and e-magazines; movies...
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